Richmond Travel Forum

I have already found a map of the Richmond bus stops (http://www.ridegrtc.com/images/systemmapMay2008.pdf), but I still do not know how to get where I need to be on 02 July. Can someone please help? I will be arriving at the Amtrak station, and need to go to 2812 Emerywood Pkwy. Directions for a car say to take the 64 W exit Broad St./Glenside North, and then make a few more turns for about a mile, but I will not be taking a car, and will have to get there by a Richmond bus.

In addition, does anyone know of a cheaper--and much better!--to get to Richmond than Greyhound? I am coming from Charlottesville, a town that only has transportation to D.C., if any.

Thank you very much in advance.

Is there a market in Richmond, VA that sells fresh lychee nuts (fruits)?

Hello guys, are there any buses/trains that goes from Richmond to Blackstone and back, Va? How much would it cost? Thank you!

hi booked the econo lodge on robin hood drive by the diamond ball field. Is this a safe area and does any one know how condition of hotel is. will be in town in sept. thanks gary

My son is a student currently working as a counsellor at a summer camp near Richmond. He finishes in August and has plans to visit NY, Boston etc. However, he has just been told that he has a week break in July. Can anybody advise a trip itenery (preferably suitable by Greyhound) that he can do on his additional week off.

Thanks in advance

Martin
Belfast
Ireland

My husband and I are attending our first Nascar race and was wondering what to expect, ie..what time should we be at the track, what is there to do all day, we bought a package where there are pre-pit passes, invitation to the hospitatily room, We were wondering if we would be allowed to go see the Speed and home depot shows any info you can give me would be much appreciated We are really excited. Thanks sheila

Hello my name is chuck and I love malls. I like to know if anyone have any old pictures of malls around richmond.if so you can e-mail me at chuckcon23@hotmail.com.I like to have pictures before and after .I got the after ones. thanks

Do you know of anyone in Richmond Virginia who knew about Tantilla Gardens or Tiny Town? It was torn down but during the 1930-40's the "South's most beautiful ballroom had famous orchestras like Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey, etc.

I am moving to Richmond and know very little about the city or the area. The company I'll be with is located by the airport on the east side.

Please provide suggestions as to areas to live - will want to rent an apartment/home for a few months before purchasing so as to understand the area.

Thanks

I have a 1 day/1 night visit. Is there an "old Town" to walk around or another place to wander around and see. And any suggestions for a place to stay downtown.

I am staying in Glen Allen right off I-64 for the race Sept 8-9. Is there any recommendations on both a best route (I64 or 197) and parking. Of most interested is does any one know how traffic will be directed after the race? Thanks much!

Hi! I am flying into Richmond arriving at 12:30 and want to get to Charlottesville.Share a ride costs a fortune...bus? any suggestions?

Gabi

what do you know about cloverleaf town center? let me answer it for not a got damn thing i bet you have never been there a day before in your life and if you have a problen with my comments please send me a message so i can you that you are wrong about cloverleaf mall!!!!

Hi!

I'm a former Richmonder who left the city for school (undergrad in DC), then for work (Taiwan), and now again for a graduate degree (Boston).

I visiting the old hometown this summer, but need a rental car. I'm taking the train from and back to DC.

Does anyone know of a company offhand with a location within walking distance of either train station? Every rental company I've looked at so far (going on 7 now), only offer cars from RIC Airport. That is not very convenient since I plan to stay in the city the whole time.

I would prefeer something at the downtown station. I'm excited that the Main station is open! It was just a proposal when I left!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

David

Hi all,
We're coming in to do some golfing (boys get away weekend). Is the distance between the Slip and the Bottom walkable/safe? Or should we plan on one Fri night and the other Sat night (or something like that)?
Never been to Richmond before. Mapquest makes it seem walkable (less length than walking across the FQ in Nola, but having no idea what the neighborhoods are like, thought I'd ask.
Thanks!

Hi, I'm not from the US and I will be visiting Richmond VA sometime in May this year. I will be alighting at the Amtrak Station at Staples Mill. I would appreciate if anyone can tell me if there is car rental service provided at the station? Also, it would be appreciated if anyone can give any advice when travelling by car in the Richmond regarding parking and refueling.

Thanks alot.

Is there a tour company or any form of transportation that can take one from Richmond VA to Kings Dominion? Is there a hotel that offers a shuttle between the two destinations?
We do not want to rent a car and drive.

The other option we are looking at is from Baltimore to Kings Dominion?

I'm staying in Richmond for a few days and would appreciate any information you could give me about local favorite places to eat and any 'off the beaten path' places you can recommend. Thanks

Going on road trip. Trying to decide whether to stop in Richmond or just keep going right to Charlotte. Have heard about Schock ?? Bottom as being good for nightlife in Richmond? Any specific clubs to go to or avoid? Friend of mine used to live in Charlotte but he is married and was not able to give any specific names for clubs in Charlotte. Atlanta - open to your suggestions. A friend of mine would like to check out the strip clubs - I'm open to checking out one club - so what would you recommend as a good one? He's heard that Atlanta has some world-class strip clubs???

Friend and I are tentatively planning a road trip with stops in Richmond, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Curious about Richmond hotels that anyone would recommend. Nothing fancy, just a place to sleep a night. Any areas of Richmond to definitely avoid. Thank you.

Hello, my husband and I are relocating to the Richmond area in June 2005. we're looking at the Chesterfield County/Midlothian area. And suggestions for which neighborhoods are good with good schools? I will be pregnant and would also like to know which hospitals are the best in that area. My husband and I are from the NYC area and are very excited about moving to Richmond. The times I've been there have been great. My one concern, and I don't mean to offend anyone with this question, is that my husband and I are very liberal and people who probably don't know any better have told us that we won't fit it, that we'll be isolated. Especially since we're from the north. That can't be true, right? I've been to Richmond many times and have family in Charlottesville. I've met only wonderful people. Please give me something to say to all the killjoys. Thank you,

I live in Maryland and my wife and I are always on the lookout for weekend trips. We have talked about going to Richmond for a while and we will definitely go sometime in October or November. My question is whther it is worth going to the State Fair. It seems like its pretty expensive ($13 in advance, $18 at the gate), so if its just another fair (like Maryland, which is pretty small and kind of junky), I wouldn't bother. But I also once went to the New Mexico State Fair and it was great. Any comments appreciated.

what is the best/cheapest way to get from Richmond, VA to Williamsburg, VA? Is there public transportation between these cities (what bus, subway or train numbers, stations to get on and off etc...)? Or is the only way between these cities to rent a car?